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relishes

NOUN

great appreciation of something

Synonyms

STRONGEST

gusto zest

STRONG

appetite bias delectation diversion enjoying enjoyment fancy flair flavor fondness heart leaning liking love loving palate partiality penchant pleasure predilection prejudice propensity sapidity savor smack stomach tang taste

WEAK

sapor

Antonyms

STRONGEST

apathy

STRONG

antipathy disinclination disinterest dislike fairness hate hatred impartiality indifference justice loathing sorrow unhappiness

VERB

look forward to; appreciate

Synonyms

STRONGEST

admire cherish delight in enjoy go for prefer revel in savor

STRONG

dig fancy go like mind taste

WEAK

be fond of luxuriate in

Antonyms

STRONGEST

detest dislike hate

STRONG

ignore

Example Sentences

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Though China relishes the status of equal partner, it hasn’t embraced the label publicly.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

Trump usually relishes the opportunity to meet with foreign leaders at the White House, and often turns the visits into lengthy informal press conferences.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

Although Aleys’ mother cannot read, she knows the stories of the saints and relishes embroidering them with “goriest” details to keep her children interested.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 4, 2026

Deep inside this winding narrative labyrinth, Seyfried relishes the chance to show off her dynamism.

From Salon • Jan. 31, 2026

I push her hair back from her head and she closes her eyes like she relishes the feel.

From "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett